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BMW to offer a thrilling experience at the 2016 SA Festival of Motoring.

Thu Aug 25 19:25:00 CEST 2016 Press Kit

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BMW South Africa will use the inaugural 2016 SA Festival of Motoring (SAFoM), taking place at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from 31 August to 4 September 2016, as the platform for customers and visitors to experience the brand in true Sheer Driving Pleasure style. In keeping with the show’s “festival of speed” theme, BMW South Africa’s focus at the show will be on the BMW M sub-brand.

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Midrand. BMW South Africa will use the inaugural 2016 SA Festival of
Motoring (SAFoM), taking place at the Kyalami Grand Prix
Circuit from 31 August to 4 September 2016, as the platform for
customers and visitors to experience the brand in true Sheer Driving
Pleasure style.

In keeping with the show’s “festival of speed” theme, BMW South
Africa’s focus at the show will be on the BMW M sub-brand. One of the
highlights of the BMW stand will be the unveiling of the new BMW M4
GTS as well as BMW Motorsport’s top model for GT racing, the BMW M6
GT3, which will be driven by Jens Klingmann from Team Schubert.

Furthermore, visitors will be able to experience various BMW models
at the show by booking test drive slots at the BMW stand.

The BMW M4 GTS gives BMW M GmbH a new and exclusive technological
showpiece which elevates the potential of the BMW M4 Coupe to another
impressive new level. With its powerful, motor sport-inspired looks
and high-performance technology, the BMW M4 GTS has its sights set
squarely on the race track. A lap time of 7.28 minutes around the
legendary Nürburgring-Nordschleife, the world’s most exacting race
circuit, is a clear statement of this special-edition model’s
exceptional abilities. At the same time, the sharpest BMW M4 of all –
like its BMW M stablemates – can also hold its own on public roads.
BMW M GmbH is launching the BMW M4 GTS in a special edition limited to
700 units to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the BMW M3, which has
been in production since 1986. In so doing, it is highlighting the
innovative flair of the BMW M engineers in developing trailblazing
M technologies on the powertrain, chassis and lightweight construction
front. The first high-performance special edition in the M3/M4 model
range will also be available for the first time in the important North
American market.

The BMW M4 GTS uses the multi-award-winning six-cylinder in-line
turbo engine from the BMW M3/M4, but adds innovative water injection
technology to give the 3.0-litre unit a substantial power boost. The
water injection system raises the engine’s output significantly – to
368 kW – and increases torque to 600 Nm, yet still keeps fuel economy
and CO2 emissions at the level of the BMW M4 Coupe (8.5 litres per 100
km*, 199 g/km*). This makes the BMW M4 GTS the most agile, radical and
dynamically potent model in the range. It races from a standstill to
100 km/h in a mere 3.8 seconds and hits a limited top speed of 305 km/h.

BMW M6 GT3 – The new top model for GT racing.

In 2015, BMW set the course for the future in GT racing with the
introduction of the BMW M6 GT3. It was first presented to a specialist
audience at the 66th International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. The
racing version of the BMW M6 Coupe has been in action by numerous
privateer teams in the 2016 season in a host of championships and
renowned race events around the world as part of the BMW Sports Trophy.

BMW Motorsport has channeled its vast well of experience since 2010
with the BMW M6 GT3’s successful predecessor, the BMW Z4 GT3, into the
development of the new car. Indeed, the new GT3 racer boasts a raft of
improvements, particularly in the areas of drivability and economy.
One example is the use of a series-produced engine with M TwinPower
Turbo Technology, which develops higher output and an increase in
torque. Moreover, with its centrally-positioned driver’s seat and long
wheelbase, the BMW M6 GT3 offers a driving feeling unparalleled on the
racing scene. For more information about the BMW M6 GT3 visit http://www.bmw-motorsport.com/en/cars/bmw-m6-gt3.html

With its BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brands, the BMW Group is the
world’s leading premium manufacturer of cars and motorcycles and
provider of premium financing and mobility services. It operates
internationally with 30 production and assembly plants in 14
countries and a global sales network represented in more than 140 countries.

During the financial year 2015, the BMW Group sold approximately
2.247 million cars and some 137,000 motorcycles worldwide. Group
profit before tax reached € 9.22 billion on revenues totalling €
92.18 billion € 92.18 billion. At 31 December 2015, the BMW Group
had a workforce of 122,244 employees.

Long-term thinking and responsible action have long been the
foundation of the BMW Group’s success. Ecological and social
sustainability along the entire value-added chain, full
responsibility for our products and an unequivocal commitment to
preserving resources are prime objectives firmly embedded in our
corporate strategy.